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SEE IT ON TV, THEN SEE IT HERE IN PERSON!
December 2007: Wishing you could live in paradise all year? Then come-on down and see the The 2008 HGTV Dream Home. While the home can be seen on a HGTV Special beginning January 1st at 9:00pm (http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dream_home), you can see it live and in person down here in the upper Keys. The 3 bedroom waterfront home, built by Dellanos Construction of Tavernier, can be seen, outside and inside, at MM 86.7 bayside, from January 3rd through March 2nd 2008. Tickets, available here at Kona Kai Resort, are $20.00 each; proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit The Florida Keys Children's Shelter (www.fkcs.org).
The new home, part of a new 8 home development, is valued at $2.2 million dollars and is located just 11 miles south of Kona Kai. We'll be happy to give you some great nearby restaurant recommendations, so you can see the HGTV Dream Home and then enjoy a great meal in the fabulous Florida Keys. And, perhaps, best of all, you can enter a HGTV giveaway sweepstakes to win this home. Details are on the HGTV site. So when making your winter vacation plans, remember to include us and to allow time to visit this great new HGTV Dream Home in Paradise - it could end up being your new home!
BACK FROM VACATION AND, ONCE AGAIN, READY TO WELCOME YOU. . .
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Bobbi discovered The Keys a few years ago at the urging of her best friends who came down to paradise seven years ago and have never left. Like most, Bobbi fell in love, first with The Keys, next with Richard and, most recently, with Kona Kai. Bobbi decided to make The Keys her home in early 2007 and joined the Kona Kai staff in May. In her free time she likes to go fishing with her boyfriend, a backcountry guide, who fishes out of World Wide Sportsman; you can be sure he will be high on Bobbi’s recommendation list.
Beginning this September, Bobbi will be helping you with your reservation requests and welcoming you upon check-in, along with Assistant General Manager Tracey Weaver, as well as Ronnie and I. Please welcome Bobbi and please 'cut her some slack,' because it takes a while to get the hang of the reservation desk.
Key Largo gets its' own Whaling Wall: See it Live, Now!
February 12, 2007: Marine life artist Wyland, who has painted 94 huge murals around the world to promote ocean conservation, today completed what he says is his final U.S. wall painting; this one in the Florida Keys. A panoramic 7,500-square-foot representation of the living coral reef that rests off the Keys, the mural wraps around a four-story, four-sided building in the median of the Overseas Highway that bisects Key Largo, just a over a mile north of Kona Kai Resort & Gallery. "It's the gateway to the Florida Keys," says Wyland. "The idea is to welcome people with a depiction of the sun, taking them above and below the surface to see the tremendous abundance of marine life and color." Wyland, who began painting the murals dubbed "Whaling Walls" in 1981, intends to paint his last mural, projected to be more than two miles long, in Beijing prior to the 2008 summer Olympics.
A part-time Keys resident, Wyland draws inspiration for his portrayals of marine life from diving the islands' colorful reef - North America's only living contiguous barrier coral reef. Wyland has spent more than twenty-five years using his art to increase awareness about the need to preserve and protect the marine environment.
Here's a link to the Wyland Foundation site where you can a time lapse video of the 12 day mural painting project and more:
http://live1.truelook.com/skyicam/unit2/.
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July 2006:In preparation for summer weather, our Florida Keys Electric Cooperative checks all power lines in advance to make sure that during a windstorm trees are not a potential threat to power lines. It’s the smart way to make sure the power remains on during and after a storm. FKEC’s advance planning has enabled us to almost always have power when other areas of South Florida were without electricity. This year, in an effort of co-operation, Kona Kai worked with FKEC to remove the centerpiece of our roadway landscaping which was getting too tall. Nice thing is, rather than cut down the beautiful Bismarckia Palm that many of you have seen, it was relocated to a spot in Key Largo's Ocean Reef community where a similar palm was blown down during Hurricane Wilma. While we miss this fabulous palm, we’re thrilled FKEC helped find a new home for a rare and valuable tree that had graced our entry for almost a decade. Thank you FKEC for helping us and teaching us about the importance of keeping the powerlines clear.
HURRICANE SEASON 2006 - SHOULD YOU BELIEVE THE HYPE?
Well, not to worry. For your safety, countywide evacuation plans are carefully thought-out and any threatening storm puts those plans into action to assure your safety first. Additionally, from June 1st through October 31st, once a NOAA Hurricane Warning is put into effect for Key Largo, you can postpone or cancel your vacation at Kona Kai with absolutely no fees or penalties.* Simply contact our front desk and request your deposit be applied to future dates of your choice or be refunded and we will issue a confirmation of your request. If you're already here, county hurricane plans assure you'll have ample time to change your plans as you see fit. So don't worry, be happy, and get busy planning your vacation!
And, most importantly, don’t let all the media hype keep you from enjoying our wonderful summer sunsets. Senior Meteorologist Stu Ostro, commenting on all the media hype and forecasts, writes in today’s Weather Channel Blog: “. . . That's where the bunkum and snake oil come in. . . . The fact of the matter is, nobody knows at this juncture exactly what regions/ states/ communities will receive exactly what impacts in 2006. Florida again? Maybe. Louisiana and Mississippi again? Maybe. Texas? Maybe. Is it the Northeast's turn this year? Maybe. This is why The Weather Channel does not issue its own seasonal hurricane forecasts. . . . ultimately the devil is in the details and the state of the science in that regard is not at a sufficient level to be of meaningful value. The media loves preseason predictions, but that is a misdirected focus . . . .”
* [this is the only exception to our 2006 cancellation policy]
Temperatures
Rise in Summer, But Not at Kona Kai!!
May 2005: That
is, not since we put a chiller cooling system on our beachfront pool.
Heated in the cooler months to a comfortable 88 degrees, but cooled to
a refreshing 80 degrees in the hot summer and fall months - that's the
pool at Kona Kai. Those of you who were here last summer experienced the
first chilled resort pool in the Keys. And, as far as we know, it is still
the only resort pool that is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer.
Come and enjoy it, for when the temperature reaches 90 degrees and most
pools feel like a warm cup of tea, our 80 degree pool is as cool and refreshing
as your favorite summer drink. The chilled pool, and all the rest of the
delights of Kona Kai, are just waiting for you!
A
Peeping Tom at Kona Kai?
December
2004:If
you stay with us, it is likely you'll get to meet Moose and Max - the
resort's two small dogs who love to share your vacation with you. The
fact that we do not accept dogs just thrills Moose and Max, as they get
to fill in as your surrogate pets. In fact, sometimes they're a bit too
busy being your surrogate pets - as can be seen in this picture sent by
returning guests who've befriended Max on many an occasion. Bruce and
MaryCris were here in early December and they just e-mailed this photo
along with these comments: "Well, we've only been home a few days,
but already we're missing you all...it always seems to go so fast! In
the meantime - we wanted to warn you about a peeping tom at Kona Kai -
we even caught him on film - well, digital image - and we've attached
the incriminating proof. You may want to keep an eye out for him...."
Well, as they say, 'forewarned is forearmed.'
America's Most Scenic Drives :
June 2004: The editors of Life Magazine have just published this hardcover book detailing their assessment of America's top driving journeys. And these distinguished editors rank the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, connecting Key Largo to Key West, number 10 on their list of top 40 driving trips. The Time-Life editors write: "Today, a drive from Florida City to Key West on the 127-mile, 42-bridge, Route 1 is an oceangoing voyage unlike any other." If you think about it, crossing those bridges while looking out over ocean and bay simultaneously is a unique and inspiring experience. Perhaps that's why so many of our guests stay with us and make Key West a day trip, squeezing in two trips along this Top 10 ranked roadway in one day! A photograph of the Seven Mile Bridge is featured on the back cover of the 176-page publication.
Most
Romantic:
August 2004: Folks sometimes ask how Kona Kai Resort & Gallery
compares to other romantic (luxury) hotels in south Florida. Writer
Kelly Braden wrote this article which can be found in the August/September
issue of WAVE South Florida. This exclusive listing, which mentions the
Marquesa, Little Palm, the Miami Mandarin Oriental, Chesterfield Palm
Beach, Cheeca Lodge and other Florida resorts, had this to say about Kona
Kai Resort & Gallery: "Kona Kai is outstanding when it comes to beauty,
peace and tranquility. From the gorgeous, well-maintained grounds with
tropical fruit trees and orchid garden to the hammocks, beautiful lounge
chairs and complimentary fruit and chilled bottled water by the pool,
every detail has been carefully thought out. The beach is above-average
for the Keys and the sand is raked every night. It's a great place to
kick back and enjoy the tropical oasis that will beckon you to come back
time and time again. With only 11 rooms on two acres, there's plenty of
privacy for guests and the staff is friendly, helpful and available. Their
“no-kids” policy is perfect for that romantic getaway." If you want to
read the rest of the article download the .pdf file by clicking
here.
HURRICANE FACT - NOT FRENZY!
JULY 2005: Hurricanes and tropical storms are part of life in paradise and while they are threatening, it's always nice to know that after the winds and rains have passed on, paradise is always alive and well. That has been recorded fact with every hurricane and hurricane season for the past 154 years. Speaking of records: It is interesting to note that since hurricane records were first recorded in 1851 (154 years ago), less than 5% of all storms (well over 700 to date) have even come within 150 miles of the Florida Keys. And, believe it or not, less than 3% have actually hit someplace in the Keys. Yet, well over 70% of all recorded hurricanes have gone on to hit someplace(s) (oftentimes more than one place) in the America's, usually causing significant damage.
The kind of extensive media coverage of hurricanes that we all experience today, began only about a decade ago, as television news technology improved. Thus, when listening to our radio and TV's today, we might want to remember that most Atlantic storms have to pass nearby the Keys to make landfall and that's why we're always in the storm news. But few of those storms have ever hit our fabulous islands.
Considering all this, maybe that's why those of us who live here don't make as much of a hurricane frenzy as the media does; until it is clearly a threat to our islands. If you're interested in some of this hurricane history, take a look at this link: http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/index.html. Click on "Hurricane Data" under "Miscellaneous" for a year by year tracking history.
PERHAPS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU THOUGH IS: "What will happen to my vacation if a hurricane comes during my stay?" Well, not to worry. For your safety, county wide evacuation plans are carefully thought-out and any threatening storm puts them into action to assure your safety first. And, once a hurricane warning is put into effect you can cancel or postpone your vacation at Kona Kai with absolutely no fees or penalties so your deposit, or remaining days, will be refunded or applied to future dates of your choice. And, if you're already here, you'll have ample time and assistance to change your plans as you see fit. So don't worry, be happy, and get busy planning that vacation!
The Florida keys as a Cultural Destination?
November 2004:The Florida Keys do offer a lot of culture - but like everything else down here, it is a bit difficult to find. However, 'the times they are a changin.' Thanks to the efforts of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, the Florida Council of the Arts, as well as all of us who are involved in one way or another with promoting culture [along with sunshine], you will be seeing some ads reminding you to search out our culture along with our sun, fun, fish and food; all things that make your Keys vacation memorable. And, now that Art Basel is again coming to Miami, it is time to remind everyone that Miami is only the beginning of the South Florida 'cultural trail,' leading right through The Gallery at Kona Kai all the way down to Key West. So, here's the latest in Tinsley Advertising's cultural creations (left). P.S. To see the image larger, just scroll over and click on it; it'll open into a larger image.
From the bottom up:
May 2004: Please welcome Ms. Tracey Weaver to our front desk staff. Tracey was born and raised in Altanta where she earned a BBA in Finance. She has been in the hotel business since 1996 when she joined the Hilton Hotel chain in Key West, eventually becoming their Acting Controller. Leaving the Keys (for what appeared to be greener pastures) she quickly realized how much she missed our islands charm and beauty and so returned in mid 2002 to the less crowded and more charming Upper Keys. Bitten by the "own your own resort" bug, Tracey joined Kona Kai some 6 months ago. After a few months on our service staff, to gain 'hands-on, bottom-up' experience, beginning this June she will share front desk responsibilities with Cris. So, let's welcome Tracey!
Kona Kai's latest creation:
March 2004: Congratulations go out to Mike and Lisa, long standing guests at Kona Kai. Their first child, Olivia, was born exactly 9 months after their last visit to Kona Kai ... making all of us here at Kona Kai honorary aunts and uncles (sort of)! Mike and Lisa report that the grandparents are eager babysitters (who wouldn't be, with a cutie like Olivia!) so we won't have to wait 16 years to see them again; in fact, they are already planning a visit to Kona Kai for a soon to be needed, quiet, adults only, get-away!
The Sunsets are still magnificent!
Janaury 2004: Ronnie and I have now been owner/managers for almost 14 years and for 14 years we have managed to watch many a great sunset. Every night nature brings us and Kona Kai's guests a new surprise. This picture was taken at our annual “Last Sunset of the Year” party on 12/31/03. While you can see the resort business still agrees with us, take a look at this sunset rather than us. It truly ranked a “10” on the Florida Keys sunset “conchmeter!”
Sunsets are never the same
February 2004: At sunset you can always find Kona Kai's guests on the beach or out on our pier watching nature 
create her newest canvas. And, many guests have their cameras with them. Some months ago, Kathy and Jim sent these photos along. They've been in our “to do” file for months – only now did we get a chance to scan them for the Internet. Here's just three of the sunsets they enjoyed on their last visit. And, sunset isn't nature's only surprise at Kona Kai: we tell our guests the squirrels are quite friendly - here's proof: Jim feeding one of the little critters a few peanuts!
CoBrA comes to Kona Kai:
December 2003: Besides being the name of a snake, “CoBrA” is an acronym for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam and has become a very important movement in the world of art. Here at the Gallery at Kona Kai we're now proud to represent two “CoBrA” genre artists - Jan Sierhuis and Robert Terwindt. Sierhuis recently had a one-man sow at the CoBrA museum in Amstelveen, the Netherlands while Terwindt is a younger protégé of the “CoBrA” style. Next time you're at Kona Kai make sure to see the work of these two artists; if you're a CoBrA collector you can contact the gallery at 305-852-7200 for additional information.
Art Gallery inspires guest to paint:
November 2003: Received this digital image via e-mail from one of our guests (Stephanie M) who spent her time at Kona Kai relaxing and sketching scenes of the property. She writes: “We have not been down for some time because we have started a new business … but that does not stop us from dreaming about our next time at Kona Kai. Thought you might like this sketch I did a few years ago.… Maybe you should start a collection of photos and drawings guests have done while staying at the Kona Kai.” We like the idea, so send in your images – when we have enough we'll start a “guests' views” web page
A Grand Slam!
November 2003: These 4 pictures came from a very proud guest who scored big with a “Grand Slam;” not baseball, which is not a big thing in the Keys, but Fishing – which is a real big thing in the Keys! Joyce sent the pictures in an e-mail along with these comments: “The fishing clinic was awesome and I learned a great deal .... we went fishing with Capt. Mike Haines out of Flamingo. What a great day! I got a grand slam....trout, redfish, snook, jewfish!!” Take note, however, Joyce warns the fishing clinic is not a guarantee of a grand slam! Congratulations – way to go, Joyce!
Grab a Gelato … and Chill in Laid Back Key Largo
June 2003: Charles Buhman, writing for Knight-Ridder newspapers, starts his recent travel article with these words: “ We’re thinking Kona Kai is just too cool for us. After all, the tiny resort’s brochure reads ‘for the fortunate few.’ … Of course we are wrong. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone with attitude. Every time we make the quick drive down to the upper Keys – just 45 minutes from downtown Miami – we’re amazed at how casual and funky everything is. Long pants are probably against the law.” Mr. Buhman goes on about our little resort and some of the best places to eat in Key Largo, advising his readers that perhaps Key Largo is worth a visit. He ends his article with: “But the coolest place on Key Largo by far has to be Mr. C’s ice cream….” If you stay with us you too will enjoy what Mr Buhman implies is some of the best of the upper keys. So, come on down and join us for a few days in laid back Key Largo!
The World's Largest Artificial Reef is 1 year old!
And, it’s in The Fabulous Florida Keys!
May 2003: The Spiegel Grove sank May 17, 2002, hours before it was scheduled to come to rest upright on the sandy ocean bottom about six miles off Key Largo in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Today, the Spiegel Grove is the largest ship ever scuttled anywhere to create an artificial reef, according to wreck-diving experts. "In less than a year, there are more species of fish on the Spiegel Grove than on the wreck of the (nearby) Coast Guard cutter Duane, that was sunk in 1987," said Laddie Akins, of the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, who is involved in a multi-year study of the Spiegel Grove site to monitor fish presence. More than 130 species of fish have been documented including a resident goliath grouper, mutton snapper, black grouper, as well as many bluehead wrasse, bar jacks, bicolor damsel fish, ocean surgeonfish, round scad and grunts. "There are massive schools of fish and I have even heard of whale shark sightings," said Stephen Frink, a top underwater photographer. "You also have the beginnings of coral growth and lots of invertebrate life. The grandeur of the whole vessel makes it extremely difficult to study the minutiae," he said. "It is so huge that it is impossible to see the entire ship on one dive." So come on’ down and dive this new artificial reef – for the first, second, third, or 10th time!
Missing Those “Starry, Starry, Nights?”
April 2003: Then, perhaps you ought to come to Kona Kai! In a recent report, the British Astronomical Association released a report indicating that “light pollution” is reducing areas in the world where the full effect of the starry night sky can be seen. Their report indicates that almost 40% of the 12 signs of the zodiac are hidden by “night blight” in many areas of the world, especially cities. Directing lighting to point downward and putting hoods over street lights would help, some claim, but if you really want to see a star filled night, just come on down and be on our dock in the dark hours – you won’t believe the number of stars that you can see ‘out there.’ While watching the full moon rise over Kona Kai is almost as incredible an experience as watching the sun set over the bay – counting the stars and constellations, especially when there is no moon, is just another one of the incredible and breathtaking experiences awaiting you at our little paradise – Kona Kai Resort & Gallery!
Some (Ancient) History:
March 2003: Folks who stay with us here at Kona Kai often ask: "What did Kona Kai look like when you bought it in 1991?" We have a photo album at the front desk that has some pictures of the resort in 1991 along with some pictures of the massive one million dollar renovation Kona Kai underwent at the end of the 1990's. However, Ronnie and I thought you might like to see Kona Kai when it was "born" in the 1950's. This image is of a business card that a previous owner, Chuck Bennett, gave us recently. Chuck and his wife, Joyce, who still live in town, owned the property some time ago and he had found this picture in one of his old scrapbooks. Perhaps when you arrive, you'll be able to spot these buildings in what most consider, our wonderful tropical paradise. And, not to worry - the resort now looks like all the OTHER pictures on this website!
personalized service!
More
Palms:
FEBRUARY
2003 - Our beachfront has always been noted for it's inrcedible
views and
beautiful palms. But, if you've stayed at Kona Kai, you know we're
always
improving - so we've now added a new beachside palm garden with a mix of different
palms and a beautiful Pandanus as the centerpeice. Here's a photo of the new
Pandanas, or Screw Pine, as we're unloading it from the truck. We planted a
total of some 14 new palms and the area has already been adopted by folks who
want a semi-private area for an outdoor massage. One very beautiful rare palm,
a coccothrinax borhidiana, has been planted especially in memory of a guest,
Sheila Lee, at the request of her son, Les. His "mum" so loved Kona
Kai he asked if we would do this. She couldn't be remembered in a more beautiful
place.
You
Asked for It, You Got It:
DECEMBER
2002 - Room and suite pictures. With most of us now using the Internet
for advance
planning and research, everyone has asked to see individual pictures
of each of our accommodations. So, go to "Getting
Around" and check out the new images. While each accommodation
is different and unique we¹re sure you¹ll agree they are
all very nice. Start planning your vacation now; but try not to get
hooked on a single choice before checking for availabilities. 1-800-365-STAY
(7829).
 Franco Passalaqua at work |
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Exciting News at Our Very Special Art Gallery :
SEPTEMBER 2002 - The Gallery at Kona Kai. This fall, three new artists have
joined our repertoire, and are represented exclusively in America by The
Gallery
at
Kona Kai.
Pictured here is Italian minimalist, Franco Passalaqua, who
is passionate about trees, which he believes are an important part of our
environment and very necessary for our survival. His works are both incredible
and unusual and some are part painting, part sculpture. Also new this fall
is Jonny, a Venezulan painter whose
mixed media-primitive works are just spectacular.
And lastly, we are honored to have Reuther joining
us. While Reuther began his career in Brazil, he has spent much of his life
in France, where he currently resides.
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ON A SAD NOTE:
SEPTEMBER 2002 - One of our long time
guests has passed away. Her son, and traveling companion, Les, shared
some very touching e-mailed thoughts and
we would like to share them with you: "We lost mum (Sheila) on
Sept.11th. As I told you, she was diagnosed with lung cancer back in
May and although she put up a brave fight for four months, it got her
in the end. We shared many memories of Kona Kai when she was feeling
down and it really picked her up and helped her through some tough
times. Mum had travelled to many parts of the world, including the
Caribbean islands and the Bahamas, and her absolute most favorite place
ever, was at Kona Kai amongst the trees, the wildlife and the sunsets." Below
is Sheila, many years ago, on one of her first visits to Kona Kai,
enjoying an ice tea on our beach and then several years later pictured
at a "Kona Kai friends" reunion. Sheila was a very special
woman and Kona Kai will miss her.
PATIENCE
PAYS OFF:
AUGUST 2002 - For those of you who have stayed with us and have had the pleasure
of seeing Ronnie's orchids, you know the passion and love that she puts into
them. Well, after 3 years of watching and waiting this orchid has finally given
way, just this November, to it¹s first bloom...and a spectacular one at
that! It¹s name is: Paphiopedilum St. Swithin (phillipinense 'Monte Vista'
x Rothschildianum 'Eric Young'). There¹s always something new and unusual
happening in the orchid house, so be sure to check it out the next time you are
here! And, because so many of you have expressed an interest in "How to",
Ronnie will start carrying a basic intro to orchid book along with all those
wonder Fruits and Passions amenities for you to take home.
THE NEW "BARGE,"
AUGUST
2002 - which many of you affectionately consider our swim platform
is in. As
many of you know, the old one was due for replacement. This
new one is much
nicer, and offers two benches for sunset watching. Of course,
there is still the entire pier and beach, but for an extra measure
of
sunset, the barge might be just the place for you. Come enjoy it.
OOOOPS!:
AUGUST 2002 - Kona Kai must
be a pretty photogenic place as many guests take and send pictures...but
this one is special. Taken by Kathy Talley, a long time guest, she "adopted" Max
during her visit this past October
(or should we say Max adopted her?). While, strictly forbidden to go
in the accommodations, Max somehow "whiddled" his way into
Kathy¹s suite. Could it be Max¹s big brown eyes? Kathy not
only had Max beggin' at her doorstep, but also "Fred" the
bird, his great white heron brother "Nick," his cousin "the
egret" and 5 Ibysses--all at the same time! Not to mention the
ever peanut-hungry squirrels! Although Kona Kai is a "pet-free" resort
mother nature (and Max), are here to make sure you don¹t miss
your own pets for too long!
TROPICAL
FRUIT UPDATE :
AUGUST
2002 - The Sugar Apple was the last room to be refurbished when
we did our
major renovation in 1998-9 and our Sugar Apple tree was the last
tropical fruit tree we planted. This summer was our first crop
and this is a picture of
our first red sugar apple. An incredible sweet and tasty fruit; but, like
many tropical fruits, not the easiest to eat. Perhaps when you come to stay
we'll have a ripe Sugar Apple on hand for you to try. Remember, we share
all the tropical fruits we grow with our guests, whenever
they are ripe.
Oh, and a little known fact - February is strawberry season in Florida. Just
north of us, in Homestead, you can buy some of the biggest and best strawberries
in the world, yes, stawberries in the winter.
TV AGAIN: 
JULY 2002 - Kona Kai has had some great TV coverage over the years. "The
Good Life" is a show that is still seen on the air occasionally, even though
it was first aired in the last century.
HGTV's "Secret Gardens" made our incredible tropical gardens a little less secret, but you still won't find them crowded.
We've also turned up on The Travel
Channel in a South Florida's 10 best series; CNN has featured us
overseas in their travel reports and most recently, Jeff Shamon our
very own, very talented, masseuse was spotted in the crowd at the
New York studios of "The Today Show." This picture show's
him [shamonlessly] promoting Kona Kai!
LOST OUR FUNK?
FEBRUARY
2002 - On our 10th anniversary we asked ourselves if the Florida
Keys are
changing
so much that they are losing their wonderful and unique character
- which many of the travel books refer to as "KEYS FUNK." Webster's
defines "funk" as: "offbeat, odd, or quirky, as
in appearance or style."
Well, we went looking and confirmed that The Keys are still quirky as ever!
To prove it to all, we took our digital camera out to prove it. Here is a
postcard-style montage of some of the sights that are still out there. You
just need to take the time to look for them.
UNTIL WE MEET (AGAIN):
Well,
for now, that's "The Latest" from Kona Kai. We never know
when we'll update this page again - but we can guarantee that the best
of what we write will stay here, as will we. So just remember, when
you need to escape for a day or a week, give us a call. And, to make
it easy for you, just remember that every day of the year you can call
1-800-365-STAY and you'll be connected with your tropical paradise,
Kona Kai Resort and Gallery.
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